AN urgent warning has been issued as millions of people risk making a mistake over their Christmas chocolates.
A council has reminded residents to follow an important rule this festive season but do you know what it is?
New Forest District Council, in Hampshire, has warned people about a common mistake made with popular chocolate tubs.
Tubs like Hereos, Quality Street, and Celebrations and favourites at this time of year.
Residents were reminded to make sure they do not put the plastic containers in their recycling bins.
The council revealed an alternative for people looking to get rid of these tubs.
Greene King pubs will take in these non-recyclables donated by the public from January 1, according to the Bournemouth Echo.
The chain’s Tub2Pub scheme will help raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support.
The council revealed these tubs will be shredded and sold to plastic manufacturers for reuse.
Local authorities across the nation have warned their residents about common recycling mistakes made during Christmas.
New Forest District Council also told people that metal chocolate tins could go into their regular recycling boxes and bins.
Common items like plastic bottles, paper, cardboard, aerosols, and cans can also go in the same place.
Each local council in the country has its own set of unique rules regarding waste but people should keep an eye out for some Christmas items.
Wrapping paper might seem like a recycling item, but this is not always the case.
Foil and glitter-covered paper typically have to go in a regular bin.
Christmas cards with foil and glitter are also usually not recyclableable.
Make sure to check all parts of your festive presents as they might not all be able to go in the green bin.
Boxes and cardboard can be broken down into recycling waste.
Ribbons and rope handles on gift bags however cannot be recycled so these must go into regular rubbish.
